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Batye Family History

Batye Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bathe, Bate, Baty, Baye, Batie, Batte, Matye, Basye, Barre, Batt

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Where is the Batye family from?

You can see how Batye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Batye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Batye family living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Batye's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Batye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Batye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Batye. 80% of Batye men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Batye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Batye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batye census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Batye. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Batye. For the veterans among your Batye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batye lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Batye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Batye in 1952 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batye ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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